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Big Game Hunting => Other Big Game => Topic started by: tmike on July 24, 2010, 08:43:50 AM

Title: 49 DN Moose
Post by: tmike on July 24, 2010, 08:43:50 AM: I got a chance to look over some country and saw a few bulls. I didn't get a picture of the best one, but did get a few crappy ones through the scope. I biked about 12 miles back behind a gate and went to some other areas with the guidance of a really cool dude (Benhuntin) and his boy. His kid is a moose spotting guru! Thanks Ben, I appreciate the help some of you are trying to give to help me find a good one. I hope Mr. Big makes an appearance.

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Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: Ridgerunner on July 24, 2010, 09:10:38 AM: one through the scope doesn't look like a bad bull, looks like you are off to a good start.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 24, 2010, 09:44:06 AM: looks like a fine moose, benhuntin is a great guy! and knows that counrty well.
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Post by: PA BEN on July 25, 2010, 06:34:35 AM: Back in the day you would see lots of deer and an elk once in awhile. Now it seems like you see moose every time out head out to the woods. In joy the ride, lots of fun with that tag. ;) BTW, I will be home in Chewelah deer hunting the first week of season. If you haven't got your bull yet, I'd love to go on a hunt with you and do some calling. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: tmike on July 25, 2010, 11:39:07 AM: Thanks for the offer. I'm hoping to get it done before deer rifle because I'm not sure how that pressure will effect the Moose.
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Post by: PA BEN on July 25, 2010, 03:50:58 PM: It seems like people don't bother the moose. Wood cutter's, deer hunter's etc., don't mater. There the biggest thing in the woods. The rut is where it's at. ;)
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: benhuntin on July 25, 2010, 09:48:11 PM: get a better camera :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: tmike on July 25, 2010, 10:53:05 PM: That's funny. At least i had one that worked. :hello:
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Post by: brew on July 25, 2010, 11:35:33 PM: drew my moose tag in that area a few years back. shot him opening day (oct 1). they were rutting heavy. saw three bulls and two cows on the opener before i shot him...not bad 43 1/2". he had a long scar on his nose and busted ribs from fighting....bikin in behind a gate 12 miles seems a little too abmitious for me, but each their own...good luck ! hindsight i wish I'd used my bow as he was only 40 yds
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: tmike on July 26, 2010, 07:32:29 AM: I was mainly exploring the country. Trust me I'm looking for one on the uphill side of a road. They are BIG! If I see a good one 40 yards away I may use a smokepole. Post up a picture of your 43 incher. I need practice judging.
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on July 26, 2010, 09:03:55 AM: tmike are you going to try and take one with your Bow first?
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: tmike on July 26, 2010, 09:21:25 AM: I'm leaving my options open and will have a bow and muzzleloader close by, but if I see the one I want and he's over 100 yds the 300 WM is going to get it done. There aren't many entries in the Washington book for Muzzy, in fact I could only find one. That's not entirely important to me but it is intriguing.
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: PA BEN on July 27, 2010, 02:47:55 PM: I bow hunt and called mine in and could have arrowed him no problem, but I left my bow home. :bash:
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: brew on July 29, 2010, 11:35:10 PM: here's the one i shot....should have probably killed it with a bow
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: tmike on July 30, 2010, 07:11:39 PM: That's a really good bull brew. I don't think I could hold off on that one. Thanks for posting it.
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: tmike on September 09, 2010, 07:29:58 AM: Sorry PA BEN I'm one of those damn teachers and have been a little busy. I'll try to update this a little better. I have gathered a ton of info from members here and the other site. I also sent out letters to all of last years permit holders asking them if they didn't mind sharing some info to call me otherwise throw the letter away. My phone has rung off the hook with those guys also. If any of those guys are here thanks. I'll do the same. I've made 3 trips over and learned the unit pretty well. If fact besides a couple more areas I've switched my focus on trying to find specific bulls i want to go after. I've seen 9 pretty good bulls and there are 2 in particular at this point I'd like to get a better look at. One we have seen twice in the same spot, a double brow bull that by others estimates (not mine I'm not good enough yet) is 45 plus with nice long points and deep paddles. The other bull I haven't seen but others have that is a 3x2 on the brows and a solid 50. I have that one narrowed down and hope to get a real good look at him through my scope or sites. It hard to sort out all the info, but you will find if you have one of these tags that everyone is willing to help. I'm going to try and get over there the weekend before the 1st and get another look at some of those bulls. I also have a couple guys who live in the area looking and that is really cool. I'll let you know how this unfolds. I want a solid bull, but am realistic about holding out for a 50 although from what I hear that's attainable in the 49DN. What ever I get will be fine with me, the experience has been great so far.
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: PA BEN on September 09, 2010, 04:07:01 PM: Thanks, keep us informed ;)
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: tmike on September 26, 2010, 07:56:41 PM: Well time is growing short. Good luck to all those with tags. I just got back from my 4th and last scouting trip. I have one bull I'm going to try for on Friday or at least look over real good again, then after that who knows. I've seen several bulls and have looked at a lot of country. My muzzle loader and rifle are dialed now it's just finding the one and getting it done. Maybe Friday will be the day! Thanks again for those who provided me with info and also to those who are still keeping an eye out.
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: Grizzly95 on September 26, 2010, 08:01:43 PM: When you get your moose down on friday if you need a hand with anything Tman and I are gonna be up Newport/Usk and maybe Boyer Mtn area tryin for bears. Let me know and I can pm you my number. Good luck!
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: tmike on September 26, 2010, 08:21:24 PM: I appreciate that.
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Post by: Wea300mag on September 26, 2010, 09:37:00 PM: Good luck tmike, can't wait to see some moose success stories.
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: TheHunt on September 26, 2010, 09:47:47 PM: Congrats... What a great moose
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: C-Money on September 27, 2010, 02:16:55 PM: Good luck Tmike! Hope you blast one!
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 27, 2010, 02:17:55 PM: good luck :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: PA BEN on September 30, 2010, 04:42:50 PM: Good luck!! I will be up in Chewelah the week of the 16th, maybe we could hook up if you haven't killed your bull and I can show you around. Give me a pm and I will give you my #'s.
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: PA BEN on October 01, 2010, 04:04:14 PM: I hear one is down? :rolleyes:
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: Austrian Hunter on October 01, 2010, 04:27:36 PM: Congrats to Tom!!! I hope he nailed a big one!!!!
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: tmike on October 02, 2010, 05:46:24 PM: Just pulled in, turning around to take care of meat and cape. Thanks everyone! Much more later! Muzzy Kill!
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Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: Hyde on October 02, 2010, 05:52:43 PM: Looks like a dandy, nice job tmike!
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Post by: dscubame on October 02, 2010, 05:55:50 PM: I was hoping you took that moose with your smoke pole. Great work.
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: Moose Eyes on October 02, 2010, 07:11:33 PM: Way to go!
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: Annette on October 02, 2010, 07:35:23 PM: EEHAW :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
STORY PICTURES MORE!! :chuckle:
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: bucklucky on October 02, 2010, 07:36:56 PM: Cant wait to see it man, congrats!!
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 02, 2010, 09:03:20 PM: :tup:
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: bighorns2bushytails on October 03, 2010, 08:56:39 AM: :tup:

--bh2bt
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: PA BEN on October 03, 2010, 11:06:22 AM: Yeah, way to go. ;)
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: tmike on October 03, 2010, 11:44:57 AM: So I drove from Chewelah to Black Diamond to drop off Mark, then headed to Federal Way to drop off meat, then drove down past Rainier to drop off the cape to Charlie, sat up till 3 measureing caping whatever, woke up at 8 , drove to my moms in Shelton where I am now. Going to head back to BD later to take care of the cooler full of back straps and tenderloins. :drool: Then Ill try to get some pictures up and the details. Just an average weekend.
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: Backstraps on October 03, 2010, 12:22:12 PM: Cooler full of back straps and tenderloins! :cue: :drool: Congrats tmike on a great trophy! Way to get it done with the smoke pole! I'll look forward to the pics and story!
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: Moose Eyes on October 03, 2010, 02:00:15 PM: Get your priorities straight, tmike and post some pictures! ;)
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: Ray on October 03, 2010, 02:27:42 PM: You should be flogged for posting a teasing 100 pixel photo of your moose.
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: tmike on October 03, 2010, 03:24:54 PM: Sorry I'm slowwwwwww
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Post by: Ray on October 03, 2010, 03:35:43 PM: Hell yeah, looks like a bruiser to me.
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Post by: NWBREW on October 03, 2010, 03:59:36 PM: Very nice ,,,Congrats
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Post by: dscubame on October 03, 2010, 04:00:59 PM: That is way to cool. You are killing me. What a trophy and a memory. I am happy for you!!
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Post by: runningboard on October 03, 2010, 04:03:17 PM: very nice, congrats on a job well done.
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Post by: 400out on October 03, 2010, 04:07:18 PM: AWESOME :yike: congratulations
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Post by: buckhorn2 on October 03, 2010, 04:31:04 PM: Nice bull and nice pictures.
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Post by: washingtonmuley on October 03, 2010, 04:40:53 PM: Nice looking Bull!!!!
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Post by: mtndew on October 03, 2010, 05:34:09 PM: Sweet!! Nice bull, and with a muzzle loader to boot. Excellent job!!
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Post by: Moose Eyes on October 03, 2010, 05:40:06 PM: Glad you got'r done!
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Post by: Wea300mag on October 03, 2010, 05:53:06 PM: Nicely done Tmike, it sounds like you made the most of your weekend. I think you should be allowed to get some sleep now.
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: bowhunterforever on October 03, 2010, 06:30:03 PM: Awsome bull :drool: Congrats :IBCOOL:
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Post by: JCClement on October 03, 2010, 07:03:29 PM: Magnificent bull, I'd raise my ceiling height just to look at him.
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: tmike on October 03, 2010, 07:18:17 PM: Here he is with his girlfriend. He was pissed we were there.
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: tmike on October 03, 2010, 07:24:36 PM: Right here he is looking at M_ray and me. We had him at 112 yds. but at a bad angle. We moved up to 87 when he turned to go and the guys stopped him perfectly for a quartering away shot which I made the most of. He took about 10 steps, stopped, did the wobble, and started rolling down the hill. We had the video going, but it was stopped 20 seconds earlier so they could call and stop him. That would have been the topping on the cake to get that.
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: tmike on October 03, 2010, 07:28:37 PM: Knight Bighorn, 90 gains ffg 777, 310 knight bullet. That load is really accurate. We found this on the opposite side.
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: M_ray on October 03, 2010, 10:38:23 PM: Congrats again Tom and thanks for letting me pack ahh I mean tag along!!! :P
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: LongTatLaw on October 03, 2010, 11:40:51 PM: One hell-of-a bull brother! Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy! For anyone that doesn't know... tmike is a serious and accomplished hunter that I'm honored to have had the privilege of being in the woods and the water with! He is one of the nicest guys I know! Congrats Tom! Bull of a lifetime! Now go knock it outta the park in Wy!
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: whacker1 on October 04, 2010, 06:24:19 AM: love the before and after/
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Post by: GoldTip on October 04, 2010, 07:48:37 AM: Great looking bull, congrats!
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Post by: MtnMuley on October 04, 2010, 08:07:05 AM: Great bull! Congrats!
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Post by: hunter-4-life on October 04, 2010, 10:55:22 AM: Way to go. Heck of a bull.
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: cohoho on October 04, 2010, 07:51:21 PM: Quote from: LongTatLaw on October 03, 2010, 11:40:51 PM
One hell-of-a bull brother! Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy! For anyone that doesn't know... tmike is a serious and accomplished hunter that I'm honored to have had the privilege of being in the woods and the water with! He is one of the nicest guys I know! Congrats Tom! Bull of a lifetime! Now go knock it outta the park in Wy!

You say that to all the guys Dave........

Great Job Tom... I got my hands on the rack last night, great WA Bull, very evenly shaped and great tines... Tom got exactly what he wanted a super respectable bull.. With a muzzy at that....
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 04, 2010, 07:53:10 PM: sweet! cool to have the pictures before the shot as well.
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Post by: Tman on October 04, 2010, 07:53:38 PM: Definitely a shooter in my book.. Good moose there.
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Post by: saylean on October 04, 2010, 08:26:55 PM: Wow...I missed this one...great trophy pic and a fine moose! Good for you!
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Post by: Machias on October 05, 2010, 08:29:29 AM: SWEET and with a muzzy, THAT is icing on the cake, CONGRATS!!
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: Holg3107 on October 05, 2010, 08:45:47 AM: Awesome Job Mike, love the before and afters, great trophy sounds like you made this a tru OIL hunt. Nice work
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Post by: gwpsage on October 05, 2010, 02:56:08 PM: Congratulations on your trophy moose. I bet that was an incredible hunt.
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Post by: agchawk on October 05, 2010, 03:10:23 PM: WHAT A BULL!!! CONGRATS! :o
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: tmike on October 05, 2010, 03:47:14 PM: Thanks everyone! I can't wait to see what all the other OIL tags produce. Sounds like a Monster went down today.
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Post by: KimberRich on October 05, 2010, 04:12:00 PM: Awesome Bull and great pictures/story!
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Post by: bow4elk on October 05, 2010, 09:06:33 PM: Right &^#%@# On!!!

Congrats on an awesome bull!
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on October 05, 2010, 09:10:40 PM: COngratulations TMike. You really made the most of your tag! Way to go!
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: eastside boy on October 05, 2010, 09:18:55 PM: Thats a Dandy!!!! Good for you.......all I can do is drool and sit back and wait my turn in the draw.

Nice Job Man :tup:
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: 1buckdown on October 05, 2010, 09:28:30 PM: What a BUUUTEEE
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Post by: GoldTip on October 06, 2010, 06:27:42 AM: More on the ground pics please! Very nice bull! :)
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: benhuntin on October 08, 2010, 08:04:53 AM: hey next time you draw a oil tag wait more than 20 mins and maybe you will kill the big one :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: tmike on October 08, 2010, 10:06:20 AM: Whatever :bash: :chuckle: :chuckle: I did kill the big one! Look at it. I'm happier than a pig in sh#$!
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: bobcat on October 08, 2010, 10:17:28 AM: Great bull Mike. Congatulations!
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Post by: elkhuntindad on October 08, 2010, 02:41:24 PM: :yike: that's a hoss
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Post by: triplenickel 555 on October 08, 2010, 02:43:37 PM: thats a real dandy bullwinkle was wondering how wide is that rack
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Post by: Annette on October 08, 2010, 09:34:12 PM: Congratulations Mike great bull !! :IBCOOL:
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Post by: CheyTac on October 09, 2010, 06:38:38 PM: Some more shots from Toms hunt.
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Post by: boneaddict on October 09, 2010, 09:15:09 PM: I really like that last photo. Shows off the moose without looking posed or positioned for angle. Great photos!
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Post by: Bulldog on October 09, 2010, 11:21:31 PM: Yep, congrats!! Dandy moose!! I'd be more than happy if I never saw a long armed pic again as long as I lived!! Way to get'er done!!!
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: benhuntin on October 10, 2010, 09:31:59 AM: the guy in that third picture must be a bad a$$ :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: CheyTac on October 10, 2010, 10:21:11 AM: Quote from: benhuntin on October 10, 2010, 09:31:59 AM
the guy in that third picture must be a bad a$$ :chuckle: :chuckle:

Certainly full of himself thats for sure.
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: benhuntin on October 10, 2010, 11:41:16 AM: Quote from: CheyTac on October 10, 2010, 10:21:11 AM
Quote from: benhuntin on October 10, 2010, 09:31:59 AM
the guy in that third picture must be a bad a$$ :chuckle: :chuckle:

Certainly full of himself thats for sure.
loaded two moose that day and two the next
Title: Re: 49 DN Moose
Post by: ribka on October 10, 2010, 01:03:21 PM: Congrats and nice bull. That is a lot of meatpacking. How were your legs the following day?
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Post by: tmike on October 10, 2010, 01:56:31 PM: Some more great photos. I can't wait for the rest of the pics. As far as the rest, it's all good. No worries here.
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Post by: boneaddict on October 10, 2010, 07:40:47 PM: Its good to have a great photographer along isn't it. :)
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on October 10, 2010, 08:45:23 PM: Quote from: tmike on October 10, 2010, 01:56:31 PM
Some more great photos. I can't wait for the rest of the pics. As far as the rest, it's all good. No worries here.

I've got a sneaking suspicion that there may be some more pics...and they may be very high quality... :rolleyes: